L1A1 - A few Q's for a new owner

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gryphon

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Please bare with me, I am still relatively new to the L1A1 and am looking for advice.

First:
Got a new L1A1 and the Bolt Hold Open is of the "non-locking back" variety.
I posted a thread last week and got some good info on where I could get a different lever, and that it would only take a few minutes to swap them out. Should I leave the rifle as is or should I get the hold open that locks the bolt back?

Second:
This is purely for informational purposes only I noticed that the receiver has 3 notches on it S=safe, R=semi-auto, and A=full auto. The selector lever will only allow for safe and semi-auto. If the selector switch could be moved to the "A" position, would this be enough for the rifle to be full auto? Or would it take some internals work as well?

Third:
If I just wanted to get some cheap plinking/practice ammo, is the Wolf ammo OK?
 
You would need the "auto/safety sear" to be installed for it to properly operate in the 'A' position. As it is now, in the 'A' position, the hammer will not be arrested as the bolt and carrier go into battery. The hammer will simply ride the bolt, possibly causing an out of battery discharge.

In order to install the auto/safety sear, the ejector block and receiver need a relief slot cut into them.

By the way, 'R' stands for "repetition" which means semi auto in American weapon lexicon.

Definitely re-enable the hold open device.

I would not use any .308 from a country that never used that caliber. That excludes Wolf. I've had fine results with about any surplus 7.62 NATO ammo so far. So, Cavim (dirty but works), Israeli, Hirtenberger, Radway Green, and a few others.
 
Word on the street is that Hirtenberger is the best of the surplus stuff (YMMV). Hirtenberger can be had at a good price here: www.lippman-enterprises.com

The first time you have to send him a signed waiver stating that you're not a nutcase or a kid, and a photocopy of your driver's license, but after that its easy.

Mike
 
Got my bolt hold back part from DSA for around $25 and it works great. If you can find some surplus Argentine ammo, pick it up. It's good accurate ammo.
 
In addition to the ammo mentioned, also look for surplus South African and Portuguese.

Avoid Chilean ammo like the plague. Search the forum to learn why.
 
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